IPMS/USA maintains an active program designed to introduce new modelers to the hobby (or to recapture older modelers by rekindling a past interest). 

The Make 'N Take program is funded by contributions from our members and chapters, along with occasional donations or reduced-cost purchases from industry members.  Our Make and Take coordinator is Steve Dottavio , based in Massillon, Ohio.  Steve will be happy to coordinate with your Chapter by providing Make and Take supplies for your upcoming event.
How It Works:

The Make 'N Take program is open to any currently-chartered IPMS/USA chapter and/or current individual members of IPMS/USA.  Members or chapters that are considering a Make 'N Take event are urged to contact Steve Dottavio as early as possible in the planning cycle with anticipated quantities, ages or skill level of the likely participants, and any specific requests for a certain genre of kit (see Current Make 'N Take Kit List below for specifics).

Upon verification of membership/charter information, Steve will work with your designated Make 'N Take coordinator to arrange the shipment of kits and supplies in advance of your event.  There is no charge for Make 'N Take supplies – this activity is funded by you, the member, and your chapter, through donations.  However, unusually large events, or requests for specific products not in our inventory, may require some cost sharing on the part of the chapter.

Win-Win!

We view the Make 'N Take program as a winning opportunity for all involved.  For the chapter, it’s a great chance to “capture” local modelers who may not even be aware that there is a modeling club in their area.  And don’t just focus on the kids – while they are certainly the long-term future of our Society, there are many “baby boomers” out there that probably built a model or two in their younger days, and now have the time and disposable income to take up a hobby.  These represent a great target audience and a potential for membership!

Manufacturers are winners too – at little or no cost to them, potential customers are caught up in the hobby.

If you’d like to assist in this effort, please mail your contribution to:

IPMS/USA
PO Box 2475
North Canton,  OH 44720. 

Please make checks payable to IPMS/USA Make N Take